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ginger

The correct spelling is ginger.

How to pronounce ginger

/ˈdʒɪndʒə/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/

Say it like: Jin-jer

The correct spelling is ginger. The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
  2. 2.The plant that produces this rhizome.
  3. 3.Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
  4. 4.A reddish-brown color.
  5. 5.A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.

verb

  1. 1.To add ginger to.
  2. 2.To enliven, to spice (up).
  3. 3.To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
  4. 4.To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
  5. 5.To move gingerly, very careful and cautious.

adjective

  1. 1.(of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour.
  2. 2.Sensitive, delicate.
  3. 3.Homosexual.

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